TRUCK, VERY AFFORDABLE IMPRESSIONIST PLEIN AIR OIL PAINTING by TOM BROWN

“TRUCK FARM”
5x7 inch California impressionist
plein air oil painting by Tom Brown
SOLD

I look for the beauty in the commonplace. And I emphasize that beauty in my paintings.

Sharing these visual treats with others is my goal. For a while I can still offer these little treasures at very affordable prices so that more collectors can afford them until I resume gallery affiliations late next year.

My larger paintings were represented through galleries nationwide for more than 20 years. My TV show also created a great demand for my paintings and my work is in many major corporate and private collections.

Several years ago I pulled out of galleries and began offering these small daily paintings directly through my Daily Painter’s blog.

The response continues to be very gratifying but next year I expect to be in galleries again, which will necessitate a rise in prices.

Meanwhile if this little jewel speaks to you grab it while you can! Email me for purchasing details: tombrownstudio@cox.net

PLEIN AIR PAINTING DEMONSTRATION (click here to see my eBay art)

“TRUCK FARM” by Tom Brown
PLEIN AIR PAINTING
8X10 INCHES
SOLD

Today I invite you once again to “look over my shoulder” as I create another painting on location. I discovered this antique truck parked beside a country road. It was late afternoon and I was struck by the golden sunlight washing across the scene.

I began by drawing with the brush to block in the big shapes, paying a bit more attention to accurate drawing of the vehicle. I also made sure to locate the long shadows on the road, since these would change soon.

Then I stated the darkest darks of the trees and foliage before laying in the broad shapes of sunlight in the trees. With this done I moved to captured the elusive color and light in the sky, which was very fleeting, then I added the wood fence along the roadside.

Finally I took the time to carefully paint the truck itself, making sure to get the details accurate (see the detail photo), and last I completed the roadway with its long shadows.

I enjoyed painting this one and hope you liked “watching me work.” If you enjoyed this step-by-step demo please post a comment here on my blog. It will make my day.

Today’s thought to smile about:
The end of a perfect day